The summer is here and a lot of you are planning your trips to Tuscany and, in particular, to Montalcino, the land of Brunello, where you will enjoy some of the greatest wine and food tourism in the world. Here are some basic tips (based mostly on questions that we get asked at this time … Continue reading
The Fattoria dei Barbi tasting room and wine shop is open seven days a week throughout the summer. Click here for hours and reservation information. English, French, and German are all spoken (as is Italian, of course!). And our team of wine professionals (above) can customize your tasting flight especially for your party or group. … Continue reading
Following the publication of our last post on Stefano Cinelli Colombini’s new book (Portraits), which will be presented for the first time this weekend at the estate, a number of readers were curious about the photo, above, from the wedding of Franco Biondi Santi and Maria Floria Petri. Here’s a translation of the label that … Continue reading
The following have been translated from a couple of recent Facebook posts by Fattoria dei Barbi owner and winemaker Stefano Cinelli Colombini. It’s May 15. That’s fruit from a strawberry tree in the photo. But it’s not supposed to be here until the fall. It’s cold. Not like last week [see below] but it’s cold. … Continue reading
Fattoria dei Barbi 2014 Brunello di Montalcino 91 points Bright red. Sour red cherry, violet and licorice on the subtle, complex nose. Suave and fine-grained, with pure red berry flavors communicating a restrained sweetness and an underlying mineral bent. Finishes perfumed and long, with smooth, tannins and lovely lift and length. A classy Brunello of … Continue reading
From al the families at the Fattoria dei Barbi, wishing a happy Easter holiday to you and yours! The Taverna dei Barbi will be serving a classic Tuscan Easter menu on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday (the day after Easter). Click here for details. Happy Easter! Image from the Taverna dei Barbi Facebook. Continue reading
Thanks to everyone who stopped by our stand to taste and meet this year in Verona! It was another great Vinitaly. Looking forward to next year. Continue reading
